 His original name was Theorn, and he belonged to the witch tribe led by Maya's sister Hellewise.The witches of the "Night World" novels are largely based on the neo-pagan religion of Wicca as well as the Goddess Movement.They are a matriarchy which traces its lineage to the first tribe of sorceresses ruled by Hecate Witch-Queen and later her daughter, Hellewise Hearth-Woman.